Representing Illinois Energy Marketers, Distributors, Terminal Operators, Bulk Tank Storage, Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
IFRA Member Services
The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association provides multiple services and benefits to members including lobbying for their interests on the State and Federal level, operating a yearly regional industry trade show, and offering exclusive business savings from our partner organizations.
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Every year, Springfield makes critical decisions that impact member businesses in hundreds of different ways.
IFRA is your voice at the State Capitol, ensuring Lawmakers, the Governor, and Executive Agencies know how their decisions impact you and their constituents back home.
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IFRA is the Illinois member of EMA, the Energy Marketers of America, the national association for energy marketers. IFRA members are automatically members in EMA.
We also work incredibly closely with NACS, the National Association of Convenience Stores, as well as NATSO, the National Association of Truck Stop Operators.
Members are encouraged to join these national groups at their annual D.C. fly-in events to lobby members of Congress.
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IFRA members interact with the local, state and federal government in thousands of ways.
Whether you have questions about the Office of the State Fire Marshall and the Underground Storage Tank Fund, or the Illinois EPA permitting process, or the Department of Public Health’s food inspections, or the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Weights and Measures testing your pumps, we help members navigate the complex world of government.
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The Midwest Petroleum and Convenience Trade Show (M-PACT) is the premiere regional trade show for our industry. Illinois is a member state of M-PACT along with Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
Every spring, M-PACT puts on its show in Indianapolis for exhibitors, attendees and educational seminars.
Learn more about M-PACT here.
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IFRA strives to offer members at least one activity a quarter for members to network with their peers.
Spring - Annual Board Meeting & M-PACT, Indianapolis
Summer - Cardinals Game, St. Louis
Fall - Golf Outing, Chicagoland
Winter - Member Winter Retreat, somewhere warm
“Neighbors Serving Neighbors”
Our slogan is “Neighbors Serving Neighbors,” and it’s more than a slogan: it’s at the core of everything we do.
From our Board of Directors, to our staff and consultants, IFRA is dedicated to helping our members fuel Illinois’ economy.
Upcoming Events
April 14-16, 2026
MPACT - Midwest Petroleum and Convenience Trade Show
Indianapolis Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
Sponsors
Special thanks to our event sponsors.